https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/eac-admits-fire-risk-in-thousands-of-homes
Thousands of homes in Cyprus may be at risk of fire, electric shock, or damage to appliances due to faulty circuit breakers, and for the first time, the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) is acknowledging the problem....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/do-smart-meters-cause-problems-with-electrical-appliances
Recent reports of household appliances catching fire following the installation of smart meters by the Electricity Authority of Cyprus (EAC) have raised concerns among the public....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/two-major-roads-near-completion-set-to-transform-travel-across-cyprus
Two key road projects are nearing completion in Cyprus and are expected to significantly improve transport links and everyday life for citizens, especially in rural and mountainous areas. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-targets-turkish-nationals-over-property-sales-in-occupied-north
For the first time ever, arrest warrants issued by the Republic of Cyprus over the sale and development of Greek Cypriot properties in the Turkish-occupied north are targeting Turkish nationals. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/limassol-contractor-held-in-fatal-fall-alleged-cover-up-at-construction-site
A 43-year-old construction contractor in the Germasogeia area of Limassol has been placed in police custody for two days following a fatal workplace accident that left a worker dead....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/syrian-asylum-seeker-killed-in-peyia-work-accident
A 34-year-old Syrian man seeking a better life in Cyprus died in a tragic work accident on Wednesday afternoon while doing his job in Peyia, Paphos....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/smart-meter-swap-blamed-for-house-fire
A recent house fire in Cyprus has triggered alarm bells over how smart electricity meters are being installed, with industry experts warning of potential safety risks if the process is rushed or done without proper checks....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/excavation-without-permit-linked-to-collapse-that-caused-hazardous-gas-leak-in-engomi
A gas leak in Engomi on May 4 was likely caused by liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) cylinders falling during a landslide near a construction site, authorities said Monday....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-gets-back-on-track-with-three-stalled-mega-projects
After months of setbacks and stalled progress, three of Cyprus’ biggest public works projects are getting a fresh start. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/raw-sewage-on-tourist-beach-blamed-on-criminal-mismanagement
A sewage leak at one of Paphos’ busiest coastal areas has sparked outrage, and the president of the Paphos District Local Government Organization (EOA) isn’t holding back....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/u-s-embassy-cyprus-facebook-post-draws-criticism-over-border-security-message
A recent Facebook post by the U.S. Embassy in Cyprus sharing a comment about U.S. border security has drawn widespread criticism from followers, who called the message "tone-deaf" and "shameful" in the Cypriot context....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/‘they-buried-our-children-grief-and-fury-as-trial-over-hotel-collapse-that-killed-35-students-grinds-on
The trial surrounding the Grand Isias Hotel collapse continues to stir public outrage more than two years after the tragedy, which killed dozens, many of them students and teachers, during the Feb. 6, 2023, earthquake....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-hourly-workers-say-they-re-fed-up-and-they-want-a-raise
It’s official: Cyprus’ hourly government employees are tired of feeling like second-class citizens in their own departments....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/cyprus-restarts-gas-project-with-european-aid-and-floating-giant-prometheus
Cyprus is gearing up to revive its biggest energy project, the long-delayed natural gas terminal at Vasilikos, after a rocky period following the exit of a Chinese consortium that had taken the lead. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-airport-gears-up-for-new-vip-terminal
Soon, passengers flying through Paphos Airport will be able to enjoy a touch of luxury before takeoff, thanks to a brand-new VIP terminal that’s set to open by the end of 2025....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/12-000-citizenship-applications-stuck-in-limbo-amid-processing-delays
A backlog of 12,000 citizenship applications has raised serious concerns about the efficiency of Cyprus’ immigration and residence permit processing system....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/millions-spent-promises-made—but-children-still-suffer-in-silence
''What’s the goal here? To have food on the table for a day or two, or to ensure there's always food on the table?''...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/trash-lies-and-box-files-busted-by-his-own-dumping
You’d think that if someone were to illegally dump a load of office junk in a field, they’d at least have the foresight to remove the labels with their name on them. But no, apparently, some people like to leave a calling card....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/deadline-looms-for-outstanding-traffic-fines
Cypriot vehicle owners have until March 31, 2025, to settle any outstanding out-of-court fines related to traffic infractions captured by the phototagging system, the police have announced. After this deadline, failing to pay could lead to criminal prosecution and the formation of a criminal file....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/life/it-s-a-new-chapter-for-the-revamped-byzantine-museum-of-nicosia
The much-awaited renovation of the Byzantine Museum of the Archbishop Makarios III Foundation, which first opened its doors in 1982, is finally complete. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/comment/opinion/cyprus-spends-millions-on-traffic-cameras-forgets-to-add-timers
In Cyprus, we seem to have mastered the fine art of spending taxpayer money, even if it’s not exactly for things we need. Case in point: the 36 million euros spent on our photo-identification traffic camera system, which, it turns out, doesn’t have a simple feature—timers on traffic lights....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-killer-road-to-become-four-lane-highway-after-years-of-delays
The long-debated Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project is finally moving forward—with a major upgrade. What was once planned as a two-lane highway will now be a four-lane road, a move the government says will improve safety and boost economic growth in the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/e-kalathi-platform-set-to-revolutionize-shopping-with-real-time-price-comparison
From the 10th of February this year, supermarkets across Cyprus have been participating in a pilot phase of the e-kalathi electronic platform, with plans to roll it out to consumers by March 4. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/parallel-projects-on-tseriou-ave-cause-confusion-amid-€33m-overhaul
The redevelopment of Tseriou Avenue consists of two parallel projects, creating confusion in the area and significant inconvenience for shopkeepers and residents....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/millions-spent-little-progress-how-government-failures-derailed-the-paphos-polis-road-project
The Paphos-Polis Chrysochous road project has become a financial and legal mess, with millions already spent but little to show for it. Delays, contract disputes, and a legal loophole are holding up the project’s completion,...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/latchi-port-expansion-to-transform-polis-chrysochous
The long-anticipated expansion of Latchi Port, managed by the Cyprus Ports Authority, is once again gaining momentum. The project, considered a game-changer for Polis Chrysochous, promises to bring significant economic and social benefits to the region....
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/government-accused-of-using-foreign-companies-to-access-citizen-data
The Office of the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection clarified on Friday that no foreign or domestic company has direct access to government IT systems, records, or databases for issuing fines...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/paphos-polis-motorway-project-faces-€10-million-cost-increase-and-delays
The budget for the design and construction of the Paphos-Polis Chrysochous Motorway has risen by €10 million, with the total cost now estimated at approximately €95 million. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/news/akamas-contractor-s-agreement-being-terminated
The Agriculture Minister, Maria Panayiotou, informed the Parliamentary Committee on Environment that the contract with the Akamas contractor is being terminated due to breached terms. ...
https://knews.kathimerini.com.cy/en/business/2024-a-year-that-seriously-damaged-cyprus-s-investment-reputation
2024 will go down in history as a year that seriously damaged Cyprus’s investment reputation, with the collapse of several high-profile state projects....
